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Chapter 3: Changing the Cabinet’s Configuration

3.6 Adjusting the Rails

Mounting Rails

The vertical mounting rails are installed with all standard frames. You can configure the 30" wide enclosure to 23" EIA mounting 
with an optional bracket set. Extra sets of both square hole rails (M6) and tapped #10-32 rails are available as accessories.  
(See page 15).

Figure 3-8. Adjusting the vertical mounting rails.

Rails are attached using a sliding nut and 

1

4

-20 hex head bolt. Loosen both top and bottom bolts, using a 

3

8

" socket set, then 

adjust the rails front to back using the alignment guide notches shown in Figure 3-8. Rackmount units (RU) are marked on rails 
for easy equipment mounting. Round cable passthrough and vertical and horizontal cable tie-down slots are provided on side of 
rails.

3.7 Bottom Panel

Figure 3-9 shows the cabinet’s bottom panel.

Figure 3-9. Bottom panel.

Alignment guide 

notch

Summary of Contents for EC24U2442

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Page 2: ...box com and click on Talk to Black Box You ll be live with one of our technical experts in less than 60 seconds Trademarks Used in this Manual Black Box and the Double Diamond logo are registered trad...

Page 3: ...luded 11 2 4 Part Number Description Cabinet Components 11 2 5 Optional Accessories 17 2 6 Elite Cabinet with Optional Accessories 19 3 Changing the Cabinet s Configuration 20 3 1 Casters and Leveling...

Page 4: ...ns WARNING Improper handling and use of the Elite Cabinet Rack could result in equipment damage serious injury or possible death Only trained service personnel should be used to remove the Elite Cabin...

Page 5: ...cted routes and uneven floor surfaces may cause the rack to topple over WARNING Only install equipment after the Elite Cabinet Rack has been properly secured Do not move the Elite Cabinet Rack assembl...

Page 6: ...6 72 73 974 24 36 38 6 34 67 657 23 116 16 5 x 4 25 not included EC38U3032 72 73 974 30 32 38 6 30 67 657 19 116 14 5 x 4 included EC38U3036 72 73 974 30 36 38 6 34 67 657 19 116 22 5 x 5 25 not inclu...

Page 7: ...Page 7 EC24U3032 877 877 2269 blackbox com Chapter 2 Specifications Width 17 749 rail opening 18 311 C to C Height Overall Height Figure 1 1 Front view doors removed for clarity...

Page 8: ...ackbox com Page 8 EC24U3032 Chapter 1 Specifications Side panel height Side panel depth Overall depth 2 000 Laser knockout 8 000 Detail 6 knockouts per side cable access hole Figure 1 2 Cabinet shown...

Page 9: ...1 Specifications 0 375 through holes along sides for optional ladder rack brackets 4 laser top corner knockouts 4 25 x 2 625 30 wide cabinet only 3U laser knockouts 12 RU 10 32 tapped holes for option...

Page 10: ...lackbox com Page 10 EC24U3032 Cable access openings Rear bottom cable access hole sizes based on part number see Table 1 1 for size Recessed plate casters Figure 1 4 Bottom view 30 cabinet Chapter 1 S...

Page 11: ...al Support at 724 746 5500 Cabinet with square hole rails OR Cabinet with tapped rails 50 cage nuts and 50 screws 50 10 32 screws 4 pairs of keys 4 pairs of keys 60 of grommet material 60 of grommet m...

Page 12: ...30 W x 32 D EC38U3036 38U 72 H x 30 W x 36 D EC42U2442 42U 79 H x 24 W x 42 D EC42U3042 42U 79 H x 30 W x 42 D EC45U2436 45U 84 H x 24 W x 36 D EC45U3032 45U 84 H x 30 W x 32 D EC45U3036 45U 84 H x 30...

Page 13: ...2 877 877 2269 blackbox com Chapter 2 Overview Table 2 3 Front Door or Rear Door N None F Fan Door P Plexi S Solid D Split Mesh M Mesh Solid door Mesh door Split mesh door Plexi door Fan door Figure 2...

Page 14: ...877 877 2269 blackbox com Page 14 EC24U3032 Chapter 2 Overview Table 2 4 Side Panel options N None S Solid M Vented Solid Vented Figure 2 4 Side Panel options...

Page 15: ...op options N None S Solid M Vented C Chimney top 1 1 fan unit 10 fan 550 CFM 2 2 fan unit 10 fans 1100 CFM 3 3 fan unit 4 fans 225 CFM 6 6 fan unit 4 fans 450 CFM 220 V versions available 2 fan unit 3...

Page 16: ...877 877 2269 blackbox com Page 16 EC24U3032 Chapter 2 Overview Table 2 6 Anti Tip Y Yes N No Anti tip legs Figure 2 6 Anti tip legs installed on bottom of cabinet...

Page 17: ...kit for 30 W x 32 D cabinet EC23MK36 23 mounting kit for 30 W x 36 D cabinet EC23MK42 23 mounting kit for 30 W x 42 D cabinet EC23MK48 23 mounting kit for 30 W x 48 D cabinet Bottom Panels and Filter...

Page 18: ...nti tip legs ECNH networking hardware Air Dams ECAD24 for 24 wide cabinets only ECAD30 for 30 wide cabinets only Air Funnel Kits ECAIRFLOW42 for 24 W x 42 D and 30 W x 42 D ECAIRFLOW3042FT for 30 W x...

Page 19: ...CVLB72 ECVLB79 ECVLB84 Horizontal Lacing Bar ECHLB32 ECHLB36 ECHLB42 Anti Tip Legs ECAT1 Networking Hole for Networking Hardware ECNH Vertical PDU 19 Mounting Kit ECPDUMK Front to Back Cable Managemen...

Page 20: ...vent damage to the side panel locks Figure 3 1 Casters and levelers Caster Mounting 1 Tip the enclosure and lay it onto its side 2 Place a caster assembly over the four threaded studs located in one o...

Page 21: ...ing the Doors 3 3 1 Removing or Installing a Door Open the door beyond 90 then grasp the door with both hands and carefully lift it upward When the door is free of all three hinge pins pull the door a...

Page 22: ...ge as standard from Black Box Removing the hinges enables you to reverse the door by flipping them over and reinstalling the hinges using the universal mounting holes All the enclosure frames and door...

Page 23: ...the panel and press the quick release latches down and release them Then tilt the top of the side panel out slightly and lift the side panel up a couple of inches until it is free To install the side...

Page 24: ...illips pan head screws Then simply lift the top panel up and off There are six versions of top panels solid perforated 1 fan 2 fan 3 fan 6 fan The top panel provides 12U of standard rackmount space th...

Page 25: ...as accessories See page 15 Figure 3 8 Adjusting the vertical mounting rails Rails are attached using a sliding nut and 1 4 20 hex head bolt Loosen both top and bottom bolts using a 3 8 socket set then...

Page 26: ...universal power strip brackets enable you to mount a power distribution unit PDU with button mounting as shown in Figure 3 10 1 Measure the required mounting distance top to bottom 2 Install the brac...

Page 27: ...ox com Chapter 3 Changing the Cabinet s Configuration 3 9 Baying Kit Use the kit components shown in Figure 3 11 to link two cabinets together 5 16 wing nut Split lock washer Flat washer 5 16 thumbscr...

Page 28: ...of the Elite Cabinet frame using a listed ring or closed loop terminal Connecting Main Protective Grounding Stud to the Protective Bonding Conductors Connect the rear doors to the main protective gro...

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